R56 Door lock confirmation with lights/sounds
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Door lock confirmation with lights/sounds
The manual has directions for setting things up so that the Mini blinks it's hazard lights and/or makes a sound when one locks/unlocks their Mini. However, I tried for hours to no avail and my MA said he didn't think that was possible. Does anyone know if that's possible or not? Thanks!
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Yes, make sure you have the ignition on or you'll lose some menu items. If the car is running and you're scrolling through and can't find what you're looking for then you don't have the option.
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IIRC acoustic sound is available only for Minis with the factory alarm, but not 100% on that
Yes, make sure you have the ignition on or you'll lose some menu items. If the car is running and you're scrolling through and can't find what you're looking for then you don't have the option.
Yes, make sure you have the ignition on or you'll lose some menu items. If the car is running and you're scrolling through and can't find what you're looking for then you don't have the option.
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But then again, you have the alarmless Mini, I do not
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I have a 2009 MCSa with no alarm. I have not been able to find any setting which allows an audible signal...just flashing of the parking lights. My manual has an asterisk by the audible instruction, which I assume means it is available only as an option (meaning with the factory alarm).
I'd really like the audible signal, but for now I assume it is not possible.
I'd really like the audible signal, but for now I assume it is not possible.
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Yeah, seriously... don't go looking for it. I do have the Factory Alarm System, and it uses the same tone for the Unlock/Lock feature as it does when the Alarm goes off. It is extremely high-pitched and annoying, and not the typical quick horn-blurp you get in most vehicles.
It was activated when I picked it up from the dealer, but was easy to turn off with the Nav. Oh man, maybe it is just my young ears?
It was activated when I picked it up from the dealer, but was easy to turn off with the Nav. Oh man, maybe it is just my young ears?
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Thanks again to each of you who took the time to respond! It "sounds" like (pun intended) that even though I'd really like that feature, I should not be too disappointed by not having it - as the sound appears to be somewhat annoying. Still would have liked some kind of door locking confirmation - as I too get paranoid as to did I really lock the doors or not? Oh well - we still love "Obie", our brand new Oxygen Blue/OB Mini!
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I LOVE that sound. So solid.
If you're not sure that you locked it (and I've been there!), just hit the unlock and then the lock. If you did lock it, you should get 2 sets of flashes. If you didn't lock it you'll only get one -- when the deadbolt clamps down! Either way, you'll get your peace of mind.
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A lot of people saying the audible beep ****s, but I will say this much...the beep is loud and can be heard through walls and windows, so it's nice to be able to lock your car from inside the house without looking.
It can also be heard from a pretty far distance in parking lots, so another plus there.
It can also be heard from a pretty far distance in parking lots, so another plus there.
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The 'chirp' from the alarm was so annoying I killed it within a week of getting Summons... While I agree it's nice to hear the system arm from inside the house, I doubt my neighbours would agree - particularly not at 5AM - a routine time for me to leave home for work... The meaty 'thunk' has to do for audibles...
On a side note, is there a way to make the car chirp in a parking lot, or set the alarm off to find the car with the remote? My old car alarm had a finder function - it was quite handy on that small-ish Integra; it's almost a requirement for Minis in our SUV crowded lots!
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On a side note, is there a way to make the car chirp in a parking lot, or set the alarm off to find the car with the remote? My old car alarm had a finder function - it was quite handy on that small-ish Integra; it's almost a requirement for Minis in our SUV crowded lots!
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The 'chirp' from the alarm was so annoying I killed it within a week of getting Summons... While I agree it's nice to hear the system arm from inside the house, I doubt my neighbours would agree - particularly not at 5AM - a routine time for me to leave home for work... The meaty 'thunk' has to do for audibles...
On a side note, is there a way to make the car chirp in a parking lot, or set the alarm off to find the car with the remote? My old car alarm had a finder function - it was quite handy on that small-ish Integra; it's almost a requirement for Minis in our SUV crowded lots!
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On a side note, is there a way to make the car chirp in a parking lot, or set the alarm off to find the car with the remote? My old car alarm had a finder function - it was quite handy on that small-ish Integra; it's almost a requirement for Minis in our SUV crowded lots!
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